Bristol City will be looking closely at the January transfer window as injuries continue to plague Lee Johnson’s side.

A Post exclusive revealed that Callum O’Dowda is facing an extended spell on the sidelines due to injury and he joins the likes of Eros Pisano, Famara Diedhiou, Gary O’Neil, Jens Hegeler and Ivan Lucic on a mounting list.

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Matt Smith (QPR)

Matt Smith

The big striker is something of a fans’ favourite at Ashton Gate following a stunning loan spell during the 2014/15 season. He scored 13 goals 20 games in the same term that City won the League One title, aAnd he was even asked to travel with the side for the JPT final after helping them reach Wembley.

The former Leeds and Fulham forward has netted five times in 15 games this season for a struggling QPR side. He has also contributed two assists.

City have players like Smith – notably Famara Diedhiou and Milan Djuric – but his fitness is still not 100 per cent and Diedhiou won’t be back in action until next year.

Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday)

Barry Bannan, right

Earlier this season, Lee Johnson described the former Aston Villa midfielder as one of the players in the Sky Bet Championship that he would like to sign.

City certainly need some extra bite in midfielder and Bannan’s influence with and without the ball this season has been superb.

The Scottish player has notched up two assists and Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal recently described him as “one of the best players in the Championship”.

Jordan Hugill (Preston North End)

Jordan Hugill in action against Bristol City

The striker put in a transfer request last summer after reported interest from Wolves and Reading – so it will be interesting to see if many clubs go in for him this January.

The 25-year-old has netted seven goals in 19 appearances this term but has not scored since October.

He caused plenty of issues for City when Preston came to Ashton Gate a few weeks ago.

Tendayi Darikwa (Nottingham Forest)

Tendayi Darikwa

The defender only joined Nottingham Forest in the summer after previously being linked with Bristol City.

The right-sided player has made 17 appearances for Forest and recently won a cap for Zimbabwe.

Darikwa has put in some good displays for Forest this season and fans have highlighted his performances this term.

Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United)

Ezgjan Alioski

The Macedonia international penned a four-year deal with Leeds this summer and he’s made a fine start to his tenure at Elland Road.

The left winger has scored five times and produced three assists in 20 games. His last four goals have come in the last four matches.